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Need a cook or a baker? Want a class on nutrition, the benefits of fermentation, or how to feed a family well? I've many presentations and workshops prepared, or let me tailor one to your needs-just ask!

Bread Making WorkshopSaturday April 11th at Oylers Organic Farms Market. Learn to work with fresh, whole grain flours to make a variety of fully fermented artisanal breads. Make a sourdough starter, a levain, and a sponge and work them into baguettes, free-form loaves, sweet breads, pizza dough and more. Pick up a few tricks to create a perfect crust and delectable crumb! We will also cover a simple grain and gluten-free bread alternative. A really fun, and tasty hands-on workshop.

Fermentation Foods WorkshopOylers Organic Farms MarketSaturday November 1st 9-12Join me as I teach the art of fermentation. I will demonstrate how to ferment various types of foods including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. Participants will go home with samples of fermented foods prepared in the class.

Family Days on the Farm Friday & Saturday July 25 & 26th3185 West Newport Rd. Ronks, PACome enjoy a day on the Eli King family farm in Lancaster County. Jerry Brunetti will be speaking on Friday evening from 5-8 on cancer causes & cures. Activities, workshops, and great food all day Saturday, from 9-5. Free admission, donations welcome.I will be giving my Nutrition for a Healthy Family & Survey of Food Preservation Methods presentations.

Pennsylvania Farm FestFriday and Saturday August 1st & 2ndI will be giving the Saturday Keynote Address: Farm, Food, Freedom!PA Farmfest is a wonderful way to spend a day, or two! Free to the public, full of interesting workshops, booths, delicious locally produced organic foods, great music, and loads of clean family fun that is all free to the public!

Fermented Beverages at Oylers Organic Farm

Saturday, February 22nd, 10-2Want to replace sugar-laden sodas and supposedly "healthy" (not!) fruit juices? On a "health kick" but tired of drinking water or plain old herbal teas? How about kicking things up a notch and trying your hand at naturally fermented beverages? Tickle your taste buds and please your tummy with these exciting, pro-biotic-rich drinks that will quench your thirst but won't break your wallet! You'll go home home with your own "starter culture" and a sampling of delicious, effervescent treats.

Nutrition for Healthy Families:Join us as we examine the vast array of nutrition information available to find out what constitutes a truly healthy diet, which nutrients are required for development of strong bodies & vibrant health, where to acquire them, and how foods should be prepared to maximize flavor & nutrition. *Suggested donation: $10 per person (If you can not afford the donation, please come anyway; we would love to have you!)Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Workshop: How to prepare food your whole family will love, and thrive on!A full day covering all the basics: make stock, bake sourdough bread, culture your own yogurt & kefir, make healthy condiments, ferment vegetables & fruits (sauerkraut, chutney, etc.), and much more!

Artisan Bread Baking at Oylers Organic Farm

Learn to work with fresh, whole grain flours to make a variety of fully fermented artisanal breads. Make a sourdough starter, a levain, and a sponge and work them into baguettes, free-form loaves, sweet breads, pizza dough and more. Pick up a few tricks to create a perfect crust and delectable crumb! We will also touch on gluten-free breads that are GAPS-friendly A really fun, and tasty!, hands-on workshop.Nextworkshop: Saturday March 29, 9-2$45 for the day includes all materials, breads to sample, and take-home starters.

An intensive 2-day workshop exploring all the foundational principles for preparing a healthy diet including how to make nourishing and healing broths, stocks and soups; fermenting, sprouting, and soaking of grains, nuts & seeds; bread baking; culturing raw dairy products; lacto-fermentation of vegetables for health & preservation; healthy condiments; and more! Especially important is learning how to implement all of these valuable methods into daily and weekly practice for your own family. Next workshop: TBA. Cost for this class is $200. Includes breakfast foods, snacks, and lunch both days. Limited lodging available onsite, camping, & local hotel information also available.

Fermentation & Preservation Workshophome kitchen, Gettysburg Pa.

Learn the age-old methods of food preservation: drying & fermenting. Explore the wondrous flavors and health benefits of these time-honored but near forgotten techniques, and try your hand at turning a few lowly vegetables into a vibrant condiment, lovely fruit into a chutney, and a simple cut of meat into a delicious jerky or pemmican.TBACost of this hands-on workshop is $50